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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.76, 4,783.32 and 997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.76, 4,783.32 and 997.44 is: 1,496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.76 : 4,783.32 = 997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.76/4,783.32 = 997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.76x = 4,783.32 × 997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.76x = 4,771,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,074.70/3,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.22

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